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MAR
03

On Gathering and Scattering

Dear Church Family,

How’s it going out there? On Sunday, we gather, but the rest of the week we are the church scattered, filled with the Holy Spirit to live out the kingdom of God in our homes, schools, work places, and everywhere we go.

Is it a quieter week for you? Many are participating in a media fast, tuning out news and entertainment. We are not saying those things are bad, or that you must do this if you are really spiritual; its just that it might be another way to simplify our lives and keep in a spirit of intimacy with God. Keep it up, or give it a start, and continue those first minutes and other ways of tuning in to the presence of God.

I want to give you a couple reminders of things ahead.
1. This Sunday, after worship, you are invited to bring a finger-food snack to share as we take a shot at assembling prayer boards. Each family is encouraged to bring family pictures or other reminders of people and things you want to keep in prayer. You will put them in some form of collage or board to use at home. We will supply some examples and will have boards and supplies on hand. Some people are taking other approaches to accomplish the same mission. Come and see what suits you.
2. Reserve Friday, March 19th for an evening prayer event. We are planning a 7:00-10:00 event, with a variety of leaders and approaches to prayer. There will be a lot of variety, including singing, various postures and kinds of prayer. It will be a great night, and if you have never been to a concert of prayer, you may be surprised at how fast three hours can pass.
3. Our major outreach event for the season is shaping up. The “Relationship for Dummies . . . Like Us” is a banquet plus Sunday morning worship event with Toddy Holeman speaking at both sessions. We are looking to gather neighborhood families into this helpful event and to initiate a small group or two. On March 13, 20, and 27, we will meet at the church and go door to door to homes within a mile of the church and invite people. We will also have promotional materials for you to share with friends.
And, by the way, we will be having church this Sunday. I’m expecting great joy in worship, and we are moving into a sermon series on “exercising influence.” Be there, or be pitifully sorry!

I love you!



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